Israel, A Step Forward So, Trump enacted a long ignored law passed over twenty years ago that officially recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate capital of the state of Israel by announcing he will move the US Embassy there. Trump’s announcement set off a pre-arranged, spontaneous mass rage event by stateless people, Arab’s, who call themselves […]
Read More »November Public Health Inspection Scores
A PERFECT GATHERING CATERING (Food Service Inspections) 2115 HWY 9 S DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534 View inspections: November 2, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A BURGER & SHAKE #8 (Food Service Inspections) 66 S 4OO CENTER LN STE 175 DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534 View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A CHEF TOMMY THAI CUISINE (Food Service […]
Read More »Short Takes – The Changing Political Landscape
The Changing Political Landscape Despite the outward appearance of viability, trying desperately to raise funds to reclaim the Congress in 2018, the dysfunctional Progressive, Democrat Party is actually nearing its end. We’re on to ‘em! For all of that, so the GOP may be in the twilight of its existence if they continue to legislate […]
Read More »Former Cox Communications Vice President Pleads Guilty To Conspiring To Embezzle Millions Of Dollars
ATLANTA – Janet West, a former Cox Communications vice president, has pleaded guilty to her part in an embezzlement scheme that cost the company millions of dollars. “West defrauded a company that trusted her judgment as a vice president,” said U.S. Attorney Byung J. “BJay” Pak. “The temptation to steal via a credit card may […]
Read More »Correction: Collins Votes to Extend Chip and Protect DSH Resources
Collins Votes to Extend Chip and Protect DSH Resources WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) joined the House of Representatives in voting today to extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through 2022 and protect funding for rural hospitals. The Championing Healthy Kids Act, H.R. 3922, uses offsets to fund CHIP and programs like community health centers […]
Read More »Fatherhood
“Fatherhood” One day while just talking to the Lord about the issues of life, I realized that I am an old man, and yet I am being fathered. We have a heavenly Father. I have someone who will hear all of my troubles, and understand all of my fears; someone who knows and cares about […]
Read More »Grubs in the Ground
Grubs in the Ground By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent With the seasons beginning to change, check for grubs and treat them now. White grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of turf. Most white grubs have a one year life cycle in Georgia. Adult beetles lay eggs in late spring or […]
Read More »Who should Get The Respect?
Who Should Get the Respect? Just what is it with this tawdry business of the NFL players not paying due respect to America’s precious emblems, especially our flag and National Anthem? It might have all started with that former German NFL Quarterback who looks like a burned tumbleweed, but it didn’t. He was the flash […]
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Senator David Perdue On Fox News: Immigration Solution Should Include RAISE Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) spoke with Ainsley Earhardt, Steve Doocy, and Pete Hegseth on Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends about the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act and why it should be included in any solution to fix our country’s immigration problems. Bipartisan Solution: “I applaud President Trump for reaching […]
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LOCAL ARTIST LEAVES BEHIND BRICK-AND-MORTAR STUDIO…FOR A BUS AND A ROUSING NEW PROJECT.
Mobile businesses are happening all around us and in every industry. The art world is no exception. Artist Jenny King has been a fixture on the Marietta Square for almost a decade. At the end of the month, she will be moving her studio from the cozy spot above The Australian Bakery, to a shuttle […]
Read More »Gainesville Students to Attend Air Force and Naval Academies
Gainesville Students to Attend Air Force and Naval Academies GAINESVILLE, Ga.—Two students from northeast Georgia have been offered admission to a U.S. military academy. Cameron Sturdivant will join the class of 2022 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Chase Nufer will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) nominated these students to […]
Read More »ICYMI: Collins Discusses Rosenstein Briefing and Tax Reform
Collins Discusses Rosenstein Briefing and Tax Reform WASHINGTON—Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference and member of the House Judiciary Committee, joined Fox News today to discuss the House Judiciary Committee’s oversight hearing with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. He also spoke with Fox Business about the status of conservative tax […]
Read More »A Best Veteran’s Day Speech
For nearly two decades, Veterans Day in Gilmer County, Ga., has been a big event, celebrated with a parade, music, marching veterans in uniform, flags, the Gilmer Co. High School Band and chorus, free breakfasts and after parade lunches for vets. The schools also participate with prize money offered in essay and poster contests. A […]
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